Idaho

Caribou

7,027
2020 population
1920
first census record
11
census records

About Caribou

Caribou, Idaho, first appears in the United States federal census in 1920, when it recorded a population of 2,191. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 7,027.

Its recorded population peaked at 8,695 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 19 percent.

On the ground today, 8 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20207,027
20106,963
20007,304
19906,963
19808,695
19706,534
19605,976
19505,576
19402,284
19302,121
19202,191
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Caribou

National Register of Historic Places listings in Caribou, Idaho.

Soda Springs City Hall
Soda Springs
Hopkins, William, House
Soda Springs
Enders Hotel
Soda Springs
Largilliere, Edgar Walter, Sr., House
Soda Springs
Chesterfield Historic District
Chesterfield
Caribou County Courthouse
Soda Springs
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Geology
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Conflict & War
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The Civil War
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The Soldiers
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Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
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The Community
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Rivers & Rail
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Notable People
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Historical Maps
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Finds & Access
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Points of Interest
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Frequently asked about Caribou

When does Caribou first appear in the US census?
Caribou, Idaho first appears in the federal census in 1920, with a recorded population of 2,191.
What is the population of Caribou?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Caribou had a recorded population of 7,027.
When did Caribou's population peak?
Caribou's recorded population peaked at 8,695 in 1980.
How many historic places are in Caribou?
8 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Caribou, Idaho.
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